Exploring Campania: Painting, Drawing, and Mixed-Media in Southern Italy
With Louise Freshman Brown – June 6-13, 2026
Benvenuto! Join us on a voyage to Campania! We will be based at a country villa in Melizzano, Italy. Melizzano is located 35 miles northeast of Naples, nestled within the Taburno Nature Preserve. It’s a picturesque village in the heart of Campania, surrounded by rolling vineyards, ancient olive groves, and breathtaking mountain views. This tranquil setting provides the perfect environment for artistic exploration.
Artistic Experience
The Taburno Nature Preserve, dominated by the Taburno-Camposauro mountain range, is often called the “Sleeping Woman” due to the shape of its peaks. This protected area is rich in diverse landscapes, from dense forests to open meadows, and is home to a variety of plant and animal life. Workshop participants will be encouraged to develop their personal vision through series of drawing and painting processes. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the varied landscapes, century’s old architecture, working in situ. In addition, participants will be encouraged to explore abstraction and figurative techniques, all in the unique environment of Campagna. Sessions will encourage interpretation, focusing on composition, color and value. Individual instruction will be stressed along with interactive group critiques. We will celebrate our successes with an exhibition at the end of the workshop.
Group Leaders
Louise Freshman Brown
A painter and mixed medium artist, she has had work featured in museum exhibitions and galleries throughout the United States and Europe. Her solo exhibitions include Piirto Gallery, Helsinki, Finland; the Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville, FL; The Deland Museum of Art, DeLand, FL; and Monique Goldstrom Gallery, NYC. Louise has also been in many group exhibitions including Galleria Vetro & Arte, Venice, Italy; Edsvik Konsthall, Sollentuna, Sweden; Jane Haslem Gallery, Washington, DC; Women’s Art Cooperative, Van Nuys, CA; The William Whipple Art Gallery, Marshall, MN; New York Ac Art, NYC; and Boca Raton Museum of Art, FL. Louise received a B.F.A. in painting and an M.F.A. in painting/printmaking from Syracuse University. She is a Distinguished Professor Emerita at The University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL, where she has been recognized for excellence in teaching and scholarship. In 2005 she received the Outstanding Faculty Scholarship Award.
Frederick Brown
Frederick Brown, a Florida-based chef, has over 30 years of experience working in the U.S. and Europe. He has designed unique workshops for artists, students, and food lovers for over a decade. As Corporate Sous Chef for Bon Appétit Magazine, he taught cooking classes and helped produce food and wine events across the USA. His culinary expertise will provide regionally inspired dining experiences with local wines and breathtaking views.
The Workshop Includes:
- Double-occupancy accommodations at B&B Il Colle Degli Ulivi
- Airport transfers
- All internal transportation
- Excursion to Naples
- Excursions to nearby medieval towns
- Vineyard and artisanal food tours
- Continental breakfast daily
- Four dinners at the villa and one dinner at Michelin-rated Locanda Radici
- $3,500 total cost
For more information, visit: www.radiusworkshops.com
Contact: Fred@radiusworkshops.com